Leading a Person to Christ

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Leading a Personto Christ

• What Every Teacher
• Should Know

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I became a Christian when
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George Barnas findingsThe probability of
people accepting Jesus Christ as their personal
Savior

• Children between the ages of 512 have a 32
  probability.
• Between the ages of 1318, 4.
• People 19 and older, 6.
• If people do not embrace Jesus Christ as their
  personal Savior before
• they reach the teenage years, the chance of their
  doing so at all is slim.

Transforming Children Into Spiritual Champions,
p. 34
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Your Conversion Story

• Who?
• What?
• When?
• Where?
• How did you feel?
• How did people react?
• Were there any experiences that led to this
  decision?

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What would you say?

• Janice has been told by a colleague that it is
  very important to be a Christian. Ive gone to
  church since I was a little girl, Janice
  responded. I read my Bible when I think about
  it and I pray. Doesnt that make me a
  Christian?

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What do you think?

• Gary is talking to Randy about a mutual
  friend, Tom, who recently became a Christian and
  sometimes talks to others about accepting Christ.
  If thats the way Tom wants to live his life,
  no problem. After all, hes already a nice guy.
  If he wants to be a Christian, finebut why
  should he try to get all of us to do the same? I
  dont think its any of his business.

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Explaining Christs plan of salvation

• Salvation is the spiritual work of the Holy
  Spirit. We are only privileged helpers.

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Some other points to remember

• Pray.
• Present the Gospel in an age-appropriate way.
• Lead by the witness of your example.
• Talk one on one.
• Dont pressure.
• Follow up.

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Key points inpresenting the Gospel

• God loves us and He is holy.
• All humans have sinned.
• God sent His Son to take the penalty for our
  sins.
• We must admit our need, ask for forgiveness,
  believe, and commit.
• We have choicesand consequences.

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Follow-up is our responsibility!

• What should we do?

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Present the Gospel in age-appropriate ways.
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Pray!